Mechanical Engineer | Miami, FL

About the Role

If you are looking to put your engineering expertise and skills to use while simultaneously helping to revolutionize the MEP/FP/IT engineering industry, Schnackel Engineers is the place for you! We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop mechanical plans and specifications for architectural projects throughout North America using our new, groundbreaking software platform, AI for MEP®.

The Opportunity

• Design Superior Quality Plans: Your expertise and skills, coupled with our proprietary AI for MEP® software, will result in some of the highest-quality, most accurate plans seen in the industry while being completed in a fraction of the time of traditional design.
• Help Shape the Future of Revolutionary Software: Your expert input and feedback will help shape the development and improvement of Schnackel Engineers’ AI for MEP®.
• Guide Your Colleagues: You will be encouraged to utilize your positive unique life experiences, skills, and expertise for the betterment of your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design team, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, identify and resolve areas of conflict, ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and maintain the design schedule.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when deemed necessary.
• Become familiar with the codes applicable to the project.
• Use AutoCAD and other software to create mechanical construction document packages, including plans with appropriate equipment, ductwork, piping, and construction specifications.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, ductwork, pipe sizing, and any other calculations required to support the mechanical design.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information (RFIs).
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on HVAC systems.
• Three to five years of mechanical design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant.
• Proficiency with Building, Mechanical, and Energy Codes.
• In possession of, or ability to obtain, Engineer-Intern (EI) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments with a desire to work efficiently.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc.?

• Be a part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• Embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• Lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next generation.

Location: Miami, FL